NEWS FLASH: Extension for entries for Awards 2010

The deadline for entries -- originally July 1-- has been extended to July 22 at the request of several members pressed by EFY matters but still deparate to enter their projects for the 2010 ACRA Awards.

That's an extra three weeks. So the message is "get cracking; it's you last chance to showcase your good work over the last two years".

In past years, we have seen some of the best projects and entries from all over Australia. This year, we want to continue the tradition of showcasing our members’ good work.

Following the awards, we will be running an editorial in Engineers Australia magazine as well as other publications to showcase the awards and the winners. All entries will be acknowledged, with the winners having the opportunity to further promote themselves.

Presentation are still scheduled for the end of October in Sydney.

Further details and entry form here.

Executive officer (ret.) says thanks for going-away gift

"I would like you to pass on my sincere thanks to all ACRA members for the beautiful Royal Doulton vase presented to me as a retirment present. I was..." So begins a letter from Elaine Reeve received recently by ACRA president, Peter Johnsson. [full letter]

One day concrete repair course slated for 2010

ACRA is proud to announce the development of ACRA’s one day course in concrete repair. It has been a long time coming, but we expect to be able to run this course in the second half of 2010. [more]

Retiring executive officer will be missed -- new one welcomed

Nicole Raymond has been appointed following the retirement of Elaine Reeve from her position as ACRA's executive officer. Elaine's service was marked by a presentation at a recent ceremony acknowledging the contribution she has made over her ten year tenure. [more]

Life members honoured at Xmas function

The first of ACRA's life members were conferred at the recent Chistmas function held at the Harbour View Hotel, The Rocks on December 2. [more]

Concrete Institute seminar to answer "What comes first: shrinkage, cracking and restraint?

The program for 2010 will seek to addresses the key concerns with shrinkage, cracking and restraint, an issue said to encompass the broader concrete industry. [more]

Seminars, courses & events

TBA

One day concrete repair course (several states)

Jul 8

Serviceability: Design for deflection and crack control (Perth)

Jul 12

Serviceability: Design for deflection and crack control (Sydney)

Jul 15

Serviceability: Design for deflection and crack control (Adelaide)

Jul 21

Serviceability: Design for deflection and crack control (Brisbane)

Jul 26

Serviceability: Design for deflection and crack control (Melbourne)

Jul 29

Electrochemical protection of steel in concrete

Sep 2-3

Courses on corrosion and protection of concrete (Tas)

Dec 1-2

TBA

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ACA courses for 2010